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Writings
Welcome to "Writings", where I am excited to share my voice and insights with you. As a leader, consultant, mentor, and advisor, I have gathered valuable experiences that have shaped my perspectives. In this blog, you will find a collection of my thoughts, emotions, and reflections from my journey through life. Join me as we explore together the many facets of personal and professional growth.


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Apr 6, 20232 min read
Navigating the Paradoxes of Leadership
There is a narrative that says that good leaders are consistent in their decision-making, keep their commitments and stay on message. The...

Paula Tibre
Aug 17, 20223 min read
The Stories of Global Leaders
Leaders are not created by organizations. Leaders are created in families, education systems, and communities and later on, developed...

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Jul 18, 20223 min read
Navigating Cultures
Meeting after meeting, the things we discussed in the team were not picked up, while new challenges were coming our way. I felt like...

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Jul 14, 20222 min read
Are You Leading Change Or Protecting Yourself From It?
There were many moments in my career as a change leader when I didn’t understand why organizational change has evolved in a certain way....

Paula Tibre
Jun 26, 20221 min read
How To Build Your Small Circle of Trust
Succeeding in a senior leadership role is hard. But succeeding on your own is even harder, sometimes impossible. People who succeed know...

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Jun 26, 20221 min read
What Makes A Great Change Leader?
I was privileged to meet and work with many leaders with excellent results. But a few outstanding ones managed to drive change in...

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Jun 26, 20221 min read
Reflection = passivity or learning?
In an organisation that is fast-paced and forward-looking, reflection can be seen as passivity and therefore discouraged. In an...

Paula Tibre
Jun 26, 20222 min read
Reflection As A Bridge to Transformation
Organisational transformations start with a bold vision, a new strategy, revised cultures, new organisational structures and processes,...

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Jun 21, 20224 min read
A Story of Life and Work Design Transformation
Stories of transformation inspire me. Luckily, I see many such stories in my day-to-day work. Today I would like to share with you...

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Jun 16, 20224 min read
6 Pitfalls In Transitioning To A Bigger Role
Ralph Waldo Emerson captures the essence of transitions in what is now one of my favourite quotes: “Not in his goals but in his...

Paula Tibre
Jun 14, 20224 min read
6 Guidelines For Navigating The Transition To A Bigger Role
You wanted a bigger role. Now you got it. Congratulations, it’s a big step. It’s also just the first step. What does it feel like to be...

Paula Tibre
Jun 7, 20222 min read
The Risk of Idealizing Leadership
What comes to mind when you think of a leader? The concept of leadership has shifted a lot over time. From the outside, we often see...

Paula Tibre
Jun 1, 20221 min read
Executive Master in Change - Learnings Module #1
Change and transitions affect organisations and people at a profound level. The typical management tools prove somewhat limited in...

Paula Tibre
May 31, 20222 min read
The Power of Group Transformation
Working with groups is one of my favourite activities. Each group has an inner life, a dynamic complexity that awaits to be uncovered....

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May 24, 20222 min read
Clear Endings Accelerate Change
Adapting boldly is one of the four behaviours of world-class leaders. Leaders who adapt boldly are roughly seven times more likely to...

Paula Tibre
May 17, 20223 min read
Why Is Listening So Hard?
I met an old colleague, a few years later after working together. He made a statement that caught me by surprise: “The biggest change in...

Paula Tibre
May 10, 20222 min read
How Can I Help?
There is a famous line in a movie series that represents the very idea of leadership: “How Can I Help?” It got me thinking about help. I...

Paula Tibre
Apr 15, 20221 min read
What Is My Role In This Situation?
Leadership is a great responsibility, especially in the current times of uncertainty. And so, when it comes to becoming overwhelmed or...

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Apr 1, 20222 min read
Are You in a Career Transition?
I remember a good friend sending me a gift. It was a book about career transformations. When I received it, I could not read it; it just...

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Apr 1, 20222 min read
The Art of Building Stakeholder Relationships
Stakeholder management is an art. It’s the art that allows a senior leader to shape their vision, get buy-in and support for execution...
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